Cheesy Herb Chicken Skewers
Cheesy Herb Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
For the Herb Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the herb marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F if baking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese cubes onto the skewers, alternating ingredients for an appealing look and even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. If baking, arrange skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Remove the skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
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Cheesy Herb Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 bell peppers, any color, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
For the Herb Marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to create the herb marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the marinade, tossing to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or preheat your oven to 400°F if baking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Thread the marinated chicken, bell pepper pieces, red onion pieces, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese cubes onto the skewers, alternating ingredients for an appealing look and even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Grill the skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred, and the vegetables are tender-crisp. If baking, arrange skewers on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, until chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Remove the skewers from the grill or oven. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 5 min